Bilingual Clinician-JOR

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Pet Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

CEUs and ongoing trainings

Summer Hours Off

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a licensed clinician to join our La Jornada program, delivering trauma-informed mental health services to children, youth, and families. You will assess, counsel, advocate, and coordinate with foster caregivers and community partners to promote safety and family reunification.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, family sessions, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or related behavioral discipline with clinical experience.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure; non-licensed staff must pursue licensure within 3 years of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required to serve the children and families.
• Proficient with desktop and laptop computers and common software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including on-call nights/weekends.
• Must be able to travel up to 25–30% to/from placements.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury.
• 21+ years old with valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with NYAP's mission and values.
• Provide trauma-informed mental health services including assessments and referrals.
• Provide child-facing mental health services on-site.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload and meet service delivery thresholds.
• Conduct mental health assessments and provide ongoing counseling including crisis intervention.
• Facilitate family sessions as needed.
• Travel to foster caregiver homes and community settings as required.
• Complete required assessments, safety plans, and other documentation within timeframes.
• Provide consultation and documentation on clients' functioning and treatment needs.
• Participate in staffing with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Offer orientation to children in care.
• Coordinate and monitor services for youth and family in the community.
• Screen for human trafficking concerns and provide crisis intervention.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in psychology / social work / counseling

Job description

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education
• Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

The Clinician for La Jornada works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and youth for the assigned program. This position works closely with children, youth, foster parents, and community partners, providing assessments, counseling, advocacy, mental health stabilization and support toward the goal of unification with a sponsor family and living safely and successfully in the community.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional service team to provide trauma-informed mental health related services including conducting required assessments, referrals to mental health providers and assessments to identify human trafficking concerns.
• Provide child-facing services on-site.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload pursuant to the assigned program ratio and consistently achieve established service delivery thresholds.
• Conduct mental health assessments; and provide ongoing individual and group counseling services, as well as provide crisis intervention if needed.
• Facilitate family sessions as needed.
• Perform visits at foster caregiver’s homes within pre-established days from the child’s admission as needed.
• Continually monitor the mental well‑being of clients and arrange for appropriate services as needed, including arranging for and facilitating external specialized services with community mental health providers.
• Complete Risk, UC Assessments, Human Trafficking, RST assessment, safety plans, post 18 ages out plans, and other assessments as required by the assigned program within expected timeframes.
• Provide consultation and documentation regarding clients’ functioning, mental health status, and treatment needs.
• Participate in staffing with the cross-functional team and stakeholders.
• Provide orientation to children in care.
• When necessary, travel to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required documentation and training in a timely manner.
• Consistently achieve established productivity thresholds.
• Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, medical, educational, psychological, and social services.
• Screen for human trafficking concerns and provide crisis intervention services.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or other behavioral discipline in which clinical experience is a program requirement.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure. (Non-licensed staff must be actively working towards licensure while employed and attain licensure within 3 years of employment date).
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required to serve the children and families.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with a possibility of being on call on nights/weekends, in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and people served.
• Must be able to organize, navigate, and physically escort youth to various travel destinations possibly including airlines, trains, and buses. Travel may include out-of-state trips up to 25%-30% to unify youth with families.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Other Skills

• Follow ORR, CDC, and State Covid 19 related protocols.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal/external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Terms: Counselor, Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LMSW, Human services

Who we are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.